Imputation

Imputation

1. The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription; also, anything imputed or charged. Shylock. Antonio is a goodman. Bassanio. Have you heard any imputation to the contrary? (Shak) If i had a suit to mastershallow, i would humor his men with the imputation of being near their master. (Shak)

2. Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation. Let us be careful to guard ourselves against these groundless imputation of our enemies. (Addison)